I'm a driven madman!

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Sun May 07, 2006 20:33 -0700

I used the weekend to catch up on my Usagi back issues. For those of you that don't know, I've been reading all of Usagi's appearances in order starting with Albedo #2 and, as a result, have never been up to date on current storylines.

Well, last week I was up to the begining of Grasscutter (Dark Horse #13). Now, after a reading frenzy, I'm up to #32. I'll catch up to the present soon enough, and then I'll regret running out of Usagi stories!

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Sun May 07, 2006 20:36 -0700

I wonder how long it will take an average reader to read every single UY story starting from Albedo NR 2 through the current issue, non-stop....

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Sun May 07, 2006 20:45 -0700

Depending upon my mood, I can finish an issue in fifteen minutes or forty five. My "I need to see how this story ends!" and "I've got to get to that next issue with the really cool cover" sides are constantly battling with my "let's pause and fully take in this beautiful panel" and "Let's look up Usagi's last meeting with this character and refresh our memory" sides. One amazing thing about Stan's work is how much time you can spend with it if you have the calmness of spirit and the appreciation for his work.

But, to better answer your question, you're talking about approximately 175 full length stories (or full issues of more than one story) and approximately 20 shorter stories in other comics.

175 x 15 min. = 43 hrs and 45 mins.
20 x 8 min. = approx. 2 hrs and 45 mins.

So you could theoretically do it in 46 and a half hours without stopping for food, sleep, or bathroom breaks.

MAN that makes me sound lazy. I've been following the continuity for almost three years!

tayocham · Post by **tayocham** » Mon May 08, 2006 6:08 -0700

I wonder how long it will take an average reader to read every single UY story starting from Albedo NR 2 through the current issue, non-stop...

I've still got a way to go to read them *all*, but I read "Gen's Story," "The Brink of Life and Death" and "Grasscutter" last Saturday and Sunday. And I've re-read them all over this past week. I found a public library with an exstinsive "Usagi" collection, including "Space Usagi" which I think I'll read next.

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Mon May 08, 2006 6:17 -0700

tayocham wrote:

I've still got a way to go to read them *all*, but I read "Gen's Story," "The Brink of Life and Death" and "Grasscutter" last Saturday and Sunday. And I've re-read them all over this past week. I found a public library with an exstinsive "Usagi" collection, including "Space Usagi" which I think I'll read next.

That's some library!

estee · Post by **estee** » Mon May 08, 2006 6:23 -0700

The trouble with reading an entire run is putting all those issues back in the bags.

You try to put them away the moment you've finished reading them, but after a while you get lazy and just put them down...so now you have twenty, thirty issues in a pile and the unending fear of what must follow when your finished.

Shishio · Post by **Shishio** » Mon May 08, 2006 13:26 -0700

In regards to the title of this thread, I would not say a Usagi reading binge is any indication of madness.

As for rebagging comics, I don't think it's that bad, (Unless you get the tape on the comic as you put it back in. Ugh.) but if it bothers you that much, graphic novels are an excellent alternative.

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Mon May 08, 2006 21:25 -0700

Incidentally, I'm now up to #39 (Grasscutter II)!

tayocham · Post by **tayocham** » Tue May 09, 2006 6:11 -0700

shaxper wrote:

That's some library!

In hardback, no less!

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Tue May 09, 2006 12:04 -0700

Shishio wrote: As for rebagging comics, I don't think it's that bad, (Unless you get the tape on the comic as you put it back in. Ugh.) but if it bothers you that much, graphic novels are an excellent alternative.

When I get comics in bags with tape on them I just take off the tape and throw it out. True, my comic boxes have little slips of plastic sticking out of them, but it keeps the comics in good condition.

As for graphic novels, I say it depends. If you're collecting UY, then the graphic novels are better. In SW (my previous comic obsession), I say the comics are better. I say this because Star Wars TPB's have bad binding. For the most part, they fall apart when I read them (and I'm very careful with my graphic novels). So far, UY graphic novels are much better.

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Tue May 09, 2006 13:37 -0700

tayocham wrote:
shaxper wrote:

That's some library!
In hardback, no less!

You MUST tell me when the next library booksale is scheduled...

Spot the Tokage · Post by **Spot the Tokage** » Tue May 09, 2006 13:47 -0700

My library isn't too good. They only have like 5 UY books, (3 of which I have anyway) and 3 were checked out.

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Tue May 09, 2006 18:54 -0700

Now up to issue #48

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Tue May 16, 2006 11:12 -0700

I'm up to issue #61 and heading off to the coffee shop to read 5-10 more with the help of a nice, warm mocha. Usagi and coffee shop atmospheres: the ideal combination for relaxation after a stressful day.

tayocham · Post by **tayocham** » Tue May 16, 2006 11:51 -0700

That actually sounds like a pretty good idea! I'll need it after today...